Step 1

Wash and peel the raw potatoes by using a sharp knife or a peeler. Cut them length-wise as shown or dice the way you want. Soak the potatoes in water for five minutes. This step helpsin removing excess starch from the potatoes.

Step 2

In a medium-size blender, add tomatoes, spices and herbs with salt. Blend until a fine puree is formed.

Step 3

Set it aside.

Step 4

Set the instant pot into the sauté mode and add the cooking oil.

Step 5

Add the cumin seeds and allow them to splutter and brown a bit. If using Paprika or Kashmiri red chili powder, add it to the oil now.

Step 6

Now add the tomato-spice puree and give a good mix.

Step 7

Allow the mixture to come to a boil (approximately 2-3 minutes).

Step 8

Now add potatoes and mix well.

Step 9

If you like a hot curry, add ½ tsp of chili powder at this point, and mix well.

Step 10

Cover and seal the lid. Set the mode to pressure cook and add 3 minutes in the timer.

Step 11

After the beep, wait for 5 minutes more before quick releasing pressure.

Step 12

Open the lid and give a good stir.

Step 13

Now add 1-2 cups of water, and bring the mixture to a boil in the sauté mode. Adjust the consistency as per your preference. I like a runny potato curry than a thick one, so I avoid crushing some potatoes while cooking.

Step 14

Once the curry boils, switch off the instant pot and add chopped cilantro and adjust salt if necessary.

Step 15

Serve hot with poori, rice or naan.

Step 16

Heat a large saucepan and add the oil.

Step 17

Now add cumin seeds and allow it to splutter.

Step 18

Once the seeds are light brown and fragrant, add the puree and allow it to come to a boil.

Step 19

Cook the mixture till it thickens a bit.

Step 20

Now add the potatoes, cover and lower the heat to a simmering temperature.

Step 21

Allow the potatoes to cook in the sauce for about five minutes and then add a cup or 2 cups of water.

Step 22

Now cook the mixture for another 15 minutes till potatoes are tender.

Step 23

Add chopped cilantro and serve hot with poori, rice or naan.